Dr. Stanley Hoehn specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He is affiliated with Shawnee Mission Health. Dr. Hoehn graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Hoehn trained at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Hoehn accepts.

Dr. Clarke Henry's medical specialty is thoracic surgery. He is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. He studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Henry is professionally affiliated with Shawnee Mission Health.

Dr. Daniel Gurley's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Overland Park, KS. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Gurley trained at the University of Kansas Medical Center for his residency. His areas of expertise include the following: elbow pain, AC joint injury (shoulder separation), and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Dr. Gurley's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars out of 5. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Gurley takes. He has received the following distinction: Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Gurley's professional affiliations include Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Saint Luke's South Hospital.

Dr. Jenny Cho's area of specialization is vascular surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Cho include renal vascular disease, carotid artery disease, and varicose veins. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Cho honors. Before completing her residency at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati and a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Cho attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Cho is affiliated with Shawnee Mission Health, Providence Hospital, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Lynn Roh's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Roh's clinical interests include thyroid cancer, thyroid surgery, and tinnitus. She is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Roh has received professional recognition including the following: Kansas City Super Doctors. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Kansas City VA Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Larry Hoover is an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist in Kansas City, KS and Shawnee Mission, KS. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hoover include sinusitis (sinus infection), fine needle aspiration (FNA), and cystic fibrosis (CF). He takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Hoover attended Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school. He has received the distinction of Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Hoover's professional affiliations include Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Ann Robinson works as an ear, nose and throat specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Robinson include graves disease, thyroid cancer, and thyroid surgery. She honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical Center's residency program. She is affiliated with Kansas City VA Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Joshua Mammen is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He works in Kansas City, KS and Westwood, KS. These areas are among his clinical interests: ablation, soft tissue sarcoma, and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). He is professionally affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital. Dr. Mammen accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Boston University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Mammen has received the following distinction: Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Mammen (or staff) speaks French and Malayalam.

Dr. John Goza's area of specialization is general surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Goza is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Terance Tsue practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and head & neck plastic surgery. Patients rated Dr. Tsue highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. His clinical interests include ablation, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and sinus cancer. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Kansas City VA Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, and The University of Kansas Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Tsue is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He has received professional recognition including the following: Kansas City Super Doctors.

Dr. Bradley Davis practices urology (urinary tract disease). He studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His residency was performed at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). In Dr. Davis's practice, he is particularly interested in urologic (genitourinary) cancer. Patient ratings for Dr. Davis average 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Davis is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He has received the following distinction: Kansas City Super Doctors. He speaks French. Dr. Davis is professionally affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Saint Luke's South Hospital, and Carondelet Health.

Dr. J. Thrasher is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. These areas are among his clinical interests: prostate biopsy, cystoscopy (bladder endoscopy), and needle biopsy. The average patient rating for Dr. Thrasher is 5.0 stars out of 5. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He has received professional recognition including the following: Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Thrasher's professional affiliations include Kansas City VA Medical Center and The University of Kansas Hospital.

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Dr. David Duchene's area of specialization is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Duchene attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His areas of expertise include stent placement (stenting), cryotherapy, and kidney stones. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He has received the distinction of Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Duchene is professionally affiliated with Kansas City VA Medical Center and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Christopher Larsen is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Larsen's clinical interests: graves disease, thyroid cancer, and thyroid surgery. He honors Coventry, TRICARE, Aetna Elect Choice, and more. Dr. Larsen graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Kansas City VA Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, and The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Vincent Key practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Key's training includes residency programs at Martin Luther King, Jr.-Harbor Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. His areas of expertise include the following: bone pain, strains, and elbow pain. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Key is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinction: Kansas City Super Doctors. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Key is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital.

Dr. Richard Arnspiger is a vascular surgery specialist in Shawnee Mission, KS, Kansas City, KS, and Merriam, KS. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Dr. Arnspiger's areas of expertise include renal vascular disease, carotid artery disease, and aneurysm. He takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. He has received professional recognition including the following: Kansas City Super Doctors. Dr. Arnspiger's professional affiliations include Shawnee Mission Health, Providence Hospital, and The University of Kansas Hospital.

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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery is surgery performed using tiny tools and several small incisions instead of one large one. First performed in the 1980s, minimally invasive surgery has now become commonly used for all kinds of procedures because it offers so many benefits over traditional surgery.

Since minimally invasive surgery minimizes the amount of injury that a patient experiences by avoiding a large incision, it typically results in fewer issues after surgery. There tend to be fewer stitches needed, less scarring, less pain, a faster recovery time, and a lower risk of infection. Some minimally invasive procedures even require less anesthesia than usual.

There are three main types of minimally invasive surgery:

Laparoscopic surgery, where several small incisions are made. A tiny camera is inserted into one, and the surgeon looks at the procedure on a video screen while moving tools through the other openings.

Endoscopic surgery, which is performed using an endoscope. An endoscope is a thin, hollow tube that contains a camera. It can be inserted either through a small incision or an existing opening such as the nose. Tiny tools can be passed through the tube to the area that needs to be worked on.

Robotic surgery, which uses tools that are even smaller and more precise than laparoscopic tools. The tools and camera are inserted through a small opening, and then the surgeon controls the robot from a computer in another room.

Minimally invasive surgery is not the right choice in every situation. However in many cases, it makes surgery less difficult to handle.